# The Friends of St John Baptist (Church in Wales) High School, Aberdare

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 508815 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/508815)
- Latest income: £8,407; spending £6,304
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Rhondda Cynon Taff
- Other names: The Friends of St John Baptist School (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-john-baptist-high-school-aberdare

Funds are raised to enable The Friends to make donations to the School Governor Fund and to the general school fund to purchase additional items outside the school budget, such as staging, blinds, refurbish school library etc

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £8,407 | £6,304 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £6,860 | £7,332 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £6,882 | £5,396 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £2,008 | £2,182 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £250 | £323 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the association (the objects) is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by 1. By developping effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school and 2. Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

The Friends of St John Baptist (Church in Wales) High School, Aberdare is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of St John Baptist (Church in Wales) High School, Aberdare reported income of £8,407 and spending of £6,304. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £21.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Rhondda Cynon Taff.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of St John Baptist (Church in Wales) High School, Aberdare in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Friends of St John Baptist (Church in Wales) High School, Aberdare open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of St John Baptist (Church in Wales) High School, Aberdare is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Friends of St John Baptist (Church in Wales) High School, Aberdare fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Rhondda Cynon Taff.

### Does The Friends of St John Baptist (Church in Wales) High School, Aberdare give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of St John Baptist (Church in Wales) High School, Aberdare makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of St John Baptist (Church in Wales) High School, Aberdare give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of St John Baptist (Church in Wales) High School, Aberdare's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £6,304. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,307 a year.

### How large is The Friends of St John Baptist (Church in Wales) High School, Aberdare?

In its latest reported year The Friends of St John Baptist (Church in Wales) High School, Aberdare reported income of £8,407 and spending of £6,304.


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